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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,151.48, 75,226.62 and 12,200.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,151.48, 75,226.62 and 12,200.97 is: 18,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,151.48 : 75,226.62 = 12,200.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,151.48/75,226.62 = 12,200.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,151.48x = 75,226.62 × 12,200.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,151.48x = 917,837,733.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,837,733.82/50,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,301.31

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